South Dakota Turkey Season 2026-27
South Dakota turkey season dates start with Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
South Dakota's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Nov 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027.
Fall Mentored Turkey opens Nov 1, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
Fall Turkey opens Nov 1, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to South Dakota GF&P.
Turkey
16 listed rowsTurkey
Spring Archery
Online application: Jan 21 - May 31, 2026
Zone: Prairie
Turkey
Spring
Online application: Jan 14 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Prairie
Turkey
Spring Mentored
Online application: Jan 21 - May 31, 2026
Turkey
Spring Prairie
Online Application: Jan 14, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Prairie
Turkey
Spring Prairie Archery
Online Application: Jan 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Zone: Prairie
Turkey
Spring Custer State Park
Online Application: Jan 21, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Custer State Park
Turkey
Spring Black Hills Archery
Online Application: Jan 21, 2026
Zone: Black Hills
Turkey
Spring Black Hills
Online Application: Jan 21, 2026
Zone: Black Hills
Turkey
Spring Black Hills - Nonresident
Nonresident. Online Application: Jan 21, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Black Hills
Turkey
Spring
Online application: Jan 21 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Nonresident Spring Black Hills
Turkey
Spring
Online application: Jan 21, 2026
Zone: Black Hills
Turkey
Spring
Online application: Jan 21 - Feb 11, 2026
Zone: Custer State Park
Turkey
Spring Archery
Online application: Jan 21, 2026
Zone: Black Hills
Turkey
Fall Prairie
Online Application: Aug 18, 2026 - Sep 2, 2026
Zone: Prairie
Turkey
Fall Mentored
Online application: Aug 18 - Sep 2, 2026
Turkey
Fall
Online application: Aug 18 - Sep 2, 2026
Zone: Prairie
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South Dakota Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in South Dakota?
April 11, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in South Dakota — spring archery turkey runs Apr 11-May 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with South Dakota GF&P.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in South Dakota?
South Dakota lists 16 turkey season windows: Spring Archery Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Mentored Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Prairie Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Prairie Archery Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Custer State Park Turkey (Apr 25-May 23, 2026); Spring Black Hills Archery Turkey (Apr 25-May 31, 2026); Spring Black Hills Turkey (Apr 25-May 31, 2026); and more. Always verify against South Dakota GF&P before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in South Dakota?
Yes — South Dakota lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Archery Turkey, Spring Turkey, Spring Mentored Turkey, Spring Prairie Turkey, Spring Prairie Archery Turkey, Spring Custer State Park Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and South Dakota GF&P.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in South Dakota?
Yes. South Dakota generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with South Dakota GF&P.